Ren Min Wang·2025-08-26 06:11Group 1: Passenger Traffic - In July 2025, Cathay Pacific's passenger volume increased by 24% compared to the same month last year, with available seat kilometers rising by 30% [1] - For the first seven months of 2025, passenger volume increased by 27% compared to the same period in 2024 [1] - The passenger load factor in July reached 86%, driven by strong demand from students and family visits in the first half of the month, and leisure travel to destinations like South Korea and Southeast Asia in the latter half [1] Group 2: Cargo Traffic - In July 2025, Cathay Pacific's cargo volume increased by 11% year-on-year, with available cargo ton kilometers also rising by 11% [1] - The growth in cargo volume reflects a rush to transport goods before tariff adjustments, with a 6% increase in capacity compared to the previous month [2] - The demand for cargo transport from Southeast Asia to Hong Kong was particularly strong, supported by the seasonal transport needs for fresh produce, such as cherries from the U.S. [2] Group 3: Operational Developments - Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong Express collectively carried approximately 3.2 million passengers in July, marking a new monthly high for the year [1] - Hong Kong Express also saw a 22% increase in passenger volume in July 2025 compared to the same month in 2024, with available seat kilometers increasing by 38% [2] - The company has resumed weekly flights between Hong Kong and Brussels, and has expanded its route network with new destinations [1][2]